Offered is a scarce and attractive Carli - Ripa signed replacement 500 Lire note (series W226), PICK#80b, GIGANTE#BI-39Ca. Interestingly, both the 1948 and 1961 signature combination replacements bore an issue date of 1948. Although bearing some scattered tone spots, this tidy example remains otherwise fresh and vibrant - a scarce piece (R3) for the specialized collector.
Offered is a scarce and attractive Carli - Ripa signed replacement 500 Lire note (series W226), PICK#80b, GIGANTE#BI-39Ca. Interestingly, both the 1948 and 1961 signature combination replacements bore an issue date of 1948. Although bearing some scattered tone spots, this tidy example remains otherwise fresh and vibrant - a scarce piece (R3) for the specialized collector.
